ULANGAN BAHASA INGGRIS

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Choose the best answer by crossing A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
The following text is for questions 1 to 3.
My own experience of the course
My name is Ibrahim Helal, I am from Indonesia, 19 years old. I just graduated from
the high school in Jakarta, Indonesia. I came to New Zealand as a scholarship student. I am
pleased I took the English for University course (EU) for many reasons.
Firstly, the EU course improved my English more than what I was expecting.
Secondly, the EU course gave me a new experience about the university education system.
Thirdly the EU course certificate allowed me to enter the university without taking
the IELTS exam.
The English for university (EU) course requires a good amount of work in order to
pass it, as there are 6 assignments which should be given in a limited time, all the 6 essays
should be passed otherwise I would fail the course. There was one power point presentation
from 4 to 5 minutes. Also, there were two exams during the course. Therefore, I should
organise my time very well starting with the class attendance should be more than 90%. I
usually went to the Learning Centre from 8 to 10 hours per week. Every day I had from 1
to 2 hours at home for doing my homework and looking at what we have studied in the
class.
The EU course was very different from the General English course because of the
amount of work we did in the class and in the self-study time. The EU course focussed on
Academic English. It is useful for people who are planning to study at university.
1. What is the purpose of the writer in writing the text?
A. To share his course experience
B. To inform English for University
C. To share his experience in IELTS exam
D. To inform his activities
2. What should the writer do in order to pass the course?
A. passed 5 out of 6 of his essay assignments
B. went to the Learning Centre more than 10 hours.
C. attended the class more than 90 percents.
D. worked in the class and in the self-study time.

3. It is useful for people who are planning to study at university. What does the word
“it” refer to?
A. The University
B. The self-time study
C. The General English Course
D. The EU course
 The following text is for questions 4 to 6
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My worst experience happened on an airplane about five years ago. I flew from
Medan to Balikpapan. When the plane took off, the wind was blowing, and it was
raining hard. I was a little nervous. The plane was all right for about 30 minutes. I
listened to the music on the airplane’s radio. Many people talked. The stewardesses
served drinks to the passengers. Suddenly, a lighting struck one of the engines. The
plane dropped rapidly. Some people screamed, and the stewardesses fell. My heart
beat very fast. I thought I was going to die. But after about 30 seconds, the pilot was
able to start another engine. We landed safely. But, I will never fly again when the
weather is bad.

4. What is the point of the text?

A. Landing safely at the airport.
B. Flying in a bad weather.
C. Escaping a plane crash.
D. Falling from the sky.

5. What was the cause of the plane problem?

A. An old plane.
B. A bad weather.
C. A broken engine.
D. A careless pilot.

6. What can we learn from the text?

A. Think about all the risks before making a decision.
B. Prayer is the best armor against all trials.
C. We have to believe in God’s destiny.
D. Be brave, don't be such a coward.
The following text is for question 7 to 10.
I have a unique experience that I went through last semester. I joined the cross-
country. We were running this race competing against several other schools. The
entire race was long and dreadful. It took place in the desert so it was really hot
and humid. We ran up and down the hills.
It was getting awful after 10 minutes of the race. People who ran in front of me
made me breathe the dust they created. It wasn't so bad until my throat started to
hurt. It was very painful. I had a hard time to catch my breath and I sweat a lot. I
really hated it.
In the end, I managed to finish the race. I felt really good after that. I felt fully
alive again. That race was a horrible experience. That is the reason why I quitted
the team a week later.
7. What can we learn from the text?
A. Never do things by halves.
B. Experience is the best teacher
 C. Don’t do the things that make you unhappy.
D. Problems come and go.
8. What is the topic of the text?
A. A marathon in the desert
B. A school competition
C. A horrible experience
D. A challenging activity

9. Why was the writer's throat in pain?

A. People in front of him ran very fast they created dust.
B. He breathed the dust created by other runners.
C. He sweat a lot during the race.
D. It was really hot and humid.

10. … the awful race, the writer decided to quit the team.
A. Aside from
B. According to
C. Except for
D. Because of
The following text is for question 11 to 14.
Last week, my school had a study tour to Saung Angklung Mang Udjo in Bandung.
We started our journey very early in the morning. There are six buses to take our groups.
We stopped in the rest area before went directly toward Bandung.
When we arrived at Saung Angklung Mang Udjo, we were welcome by hot Sundanese
drinks known as Bandrek. It was very unique. After that, we went around the gallery that
sells the Sundanese handicrafts. We then walked to the hall, it was a rounded stage.
Everybody sat anxiously.
The Angklung shows soon began with a performance of a large group of dancers and
Angklung players. Then, the master of ceremony (MC) introduced herself and offered the
audience a short course to play Angklung. Then she taught the audience to play the
Angklung, each rhythm. Soon after the audiences knew the basic sound, we all played
popular songs together. The master of ceremony (MC) spoke in English too because there
foreigners among the visitors. At the end of the show, we were asked to join the performing
children to dance together.
We really enjoyed the performance of bamboo musical instruments combined with
the wonderful dances and nice master of ceremony. We were all very cheerful and
refreshed after the show.

11. The writer’s intention in writing the text is to tell about . . . .

A. the performance of popular songs on Angklung music
B. the experience of the tour to Saung Angklung Udjo
C. learning to perform on Sundanese traditional dances
D. enjoying the performance of bamboo musical instrument

12. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. The trip to Saung Angklung Mang Udjo started very early
B. The visitors were asked to join the performing children to dance
C. The audience was cheerful and refreshed after the show
D. The master of ceremony taught the audience to play Angklung

13. Why did the master of ceremony speak in English?

A. The audience was all foreigners
B. To make the performance more attractive
C. It would encourage the audience to join the performance
D. There were foreigners among the audiences in the hall

14. “Then she taught the audience to play the Angklung.” (Paragrapg 2). The word “she”
refers to . . . .
A. audience
B. player
C. MC
D. Dancer

The following text is for questions 15 and 16.

I know we about to have a good time
Cause I got all my friends with me
I know everything's gonna be fine
Cause I got all my friends with me
When I'm in trouble, need some help
And I feel all by myself
Know exactly who to call
 I know to make it all right
I got all my friends with me
And after all my money's
spent And I can't afford my
rent They walk me in the
house
Saying, "You can take the couch, " yeah
That's the only friends I need
15. What is the song about?
A. Friendship
B. Tolerance
C. Civility
D. Love

16. Pay attention to the lyric below!

“I know to make it all right I
got all my friends with me
Which picture is suitable with the meaning of the lyric above?
A.

B.

C.

D.
 Daddy
By Ricardo and Friends
Daddy, you know how much I love you
I need you, forever, I’ll stay by your side
Daddy, oh daddy
I won’t always please you
But I’ll never stop trying
To be your number one
You understand me
You teach me how to pray
And you play the games I love to play
I have no fear, when you are near
You guide me through the darkest night
Chorus:
I love you daddy, you are my hero
And you’re always in my dreams
I love you daddy, oh daddy
You are my superstar

The following song lyric is for question 17 and 18.

17. From the lyrics above we may imply that the writer . . . .
A. loves you so much
B. has much love to you
C. loves his/her father so much
D. wants to be with his/her father

18. "I have no fear when you are near." The word "fear" has similar meaning to . . .
A. silence
B. comfort
C. anger
D. fright
The following text is for question 19 and 20.
He doesn't fight crime
Or wear a cape
He doesn't read minds
Or
But every time my world needs saving
He's my Superman
Some folks don't believe in heroes
'Cause they haven't met my dad
He loves his workshop
And rock 'n roll
He's got a hot rod
And a heart of gold
And you could say he's a man of few words
But he talks a lot within
 And even though I'm a little taller
I still look up to him
Owl City - Not All Heroes Wear Capes

19. What is the message of the song lyrics above?

A. The love of a father is like the sun.
B. A father is his children’s hero.
C. You can be heroes just for one day.
D. Superman does not need a cape.

20. Which of the following pictures that best describe the text? A.

B.

C.